Clarks is a village located in Merrick County Nebraska. Clarks has a 2024 population of 339. Clarks is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 345 in 2020.
The average household income in Clarks is $70,941 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median age in Clarks is 42.9 years: 41.9 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clarks was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 90.21% |
| Other race | 23 | 6.82% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 148 | 2.28 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 71 | 2.77 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 57 | 1.18 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Male | 11 | 3.55 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 9 | 3.78 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 6.67% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 4.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 5.49% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 39.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 5.1% |
| Some College | 79 | 30.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 225 | 212 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,000 | $49,375 | $34,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $32,188 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,813 | $44,375 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $52,788 | $52,750 | $52,813 |
$42,813
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.29% of Clarks residents speak only English, while 13.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 39 | 14.29% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 18 | 33.96% |
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clarks is Hispanic, with 33.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clarks is White, with 14.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 14.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
| Some College | 4.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
| Male Employed | 2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,750 | $82,602 |
| Households | $55,625 | $70,941 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,219 | $47,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 8.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.4%
Born in Clarks
91.99%
Native Born
8.01%
Foreign Born
5.34%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
91.99% of Clarks residents were born in the United States, with 72.4% having been born in Nebraska. 5.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 333 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 334 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 335 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 337 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 338 | -1 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 339 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 341 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 343 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 343 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 345 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 347 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 347 | -5 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 352 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 354 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 356 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 354 | -7 | -1.94% |
| 2013 | 361 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2012 | 364 | 1 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 363 | -5 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 368 | 0 | 0% |